Fort Polk North is a CDP located in Vernon Parish Louisiana. Fort Polk North has a 2024 population of 1,944. Fort Polk North is currently declining at a rate of -3.24% annually and its population has decreased by -19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Polk North is $60,319 with a poverty rate of 10.52%. The median age in Fort Polk North is 24.1 years: 25 years for males, and 22.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Polk North was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,550 | 76.2% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 10.87% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 10.03% |
| Other race | 38 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,028 | 1.97 | 1.5 | 98.5 |
| Married | 632 | 2.45 | 2.4 | 97.6 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.03 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 69 | 2.03 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
1.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 4.17% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 17.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 19.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 386 | 43.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 428 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 234 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 141 | 67 |
| Black | 131 | 131 | 10 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,491 | $0 | $48,148 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,737 | $36,737 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,433 | $36,853 | $40,438 |
| Some College | $35,670 | $35,848 | $0 |
$37,433
Average Earnings
$36,853
Average Male
$40,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.25% of Fort Polk North residents speak only English, while 29.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 204 | 102 | 50% |
| White | 1,053 | 76 | 7.22% |
| Hispanic | 705 | 35 | 4.96% |
| Multiple | 221 | 14 | 6.33% |
10.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.83%
Male Poverty Rate
11.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Polk North is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Polk North is Hispanic, with 4.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.67% |
| Some College | 17.65% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Male Employed | 17.61% |
| Female Employed | 9.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,250 | $52,665 |
| Households | $45,411 | $60,319 |
| Married Families | $60,082 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,390 | $76,660 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
80.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
81.1%
Male Marriage Rate
79.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 144 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 14.08% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 22.77% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 31.67% |
| Black | 10 | 14.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.7%
Labor Force Participation
26.4%
Employment Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.03%
Born in Fort Polk North
96.12%
Native Born
3.88%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
2.9%
Naturalized
96.12% of Fort Polk North residents were born in the United States, with 16.03% having been born in Louisiana. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,944 | -65 | -3.24% |
| 2023 | 2,009 | -66 | -3.18% |
| 2022 | 2,075 | -40 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 2,115 | -285 | -11.88% |
| 2020 | 2,400 | 137 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 2,263 | -162 | -6.68% |
| 2018 | 2,425 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,432 | 26 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 2,406 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 2,391 | -234 | -8.91% |
| 2014 | 2,625 | -91 | -3.35% |
| 2013 | 2,716 | 66 | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 2,650 | 36 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 2,614 | -250 | -8.73% |
| 2010 | 2,864 | 0 | 0% |